The five-track disc is titled Available Light and was recorded over the last two years in the US and UK, including sessions at Abbey Road Studios. It has been produced by David Kahne and ex-Beatle Paul.

"It is basically rock 'n' roll, clean sounding and vocal," James said. "The words on the album refer to spirituality, love, family, trying to sort out one's life, and many other things."

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He previously described his output as being "inspired by The Beatles, Nirvana, The Cure, PJ Harvey, Radiohead and all good music".

Available Light contains four songs penned by James in addition to a cover of Neil Young's 'Old Man'. It is officially released on September 21.